"Black Orchid" Aztec Vanilla Black

Vanilla is considered the queen of all spices, coming from what the Aztecs called the Black Orchid, an apt name. They used to season their famous chocolate drink with it. The vanilla pod is the fruit of an orchid species which finds its home in Mexico. The hand-pollinated blossoms produce ripe fruits after eight months, and are then treated in a complicated fermentation process. The pods change color and develop their full aroma. The exquisite, intense and very popular taste of vanilla harmonizes marvelously with our black tea blend. Sweet, smooth, and simple.

Brewing Suggestions

Use 7g (≈1 tbsp) of leaf per ½ liter (≈17 oz) of water.

Use boiling (100°C/212°F) water

Steep for 3 minutes, strain leaves, and enjoy!

Like milk in your tea? Steep an extra minute!

Too strong? Take off a minute, or use 5g of leaf instead!

Too light? Kick it up another minute, or use 10g of leaf instead!

Wanna do a tea latte?

Use 10g (≈1½ tbsp) of leaf per ½ liter (≈17 oz).

Steep 2 minutes in ¼ liter (≈8 oz) boiling (100°C/212°C) water

Add ¼ liter (≈8 oz) hot milk, steep another 3 minutes.

Strain leaves, add sugar if you like (5g or 1 tsp usually does it), and enjoy!